Description for Freesia (Mix Color)

The bulbs look like small, slim onions. The flower grows along one side of the stem, in a funnel-shape. Freesias stems have the unusual habit of turning at right angles just below the bottom flower. The flowers bloom along the top side of the stalk, facing upwards.

Common name

Flower colours

Bloom time

Height

Difficulty

Freesia, Freesias

Mic colors

Summer and fall

Up to 40 cm

Easy to grow

Planting and care

It can be planted in autumn, spring to early summer. Plant them with the pointed end facing up. Keep the planting depth at 2 to 4 inches and 3 to 5 inches apart. Flowering takes around 100-120 days from planting. Freesias are propagated by offsets of bulbs and seeds.

Sunlight

Soil

Water

Temperature

Fertilizer

Full sun to light shade

Well-drained

Moderate

14 to 24 degrees C

Apply rich, loam-based compost once in a month.

Caring for Freesia

Add plenty of organic matter to improve thin soils.

During winter, bring freesia bulbs in and keep them in a sunny window.

Keep the plants well watered while the leaves and flowers are developing.

Fertilize the plants in spring with a bulb fertilizer.

Harvesting

Cut the stems early in the morning before warm temperatures have a chance to dry out the blossoms.